The Maxxis Hookworm is the ultimate street/ramp/urban assault tire for your 26" bike. It uses Maxxis' downhill specific casing to resist pinch flats, and the huge air volume takes the edge off awkward landings. Whether you're at the skate park or just riding to class, this tire won't let you down.

Strong and fast tire, I roll over glass and don't even worry about it. These tires can handle speed with no problem, I regularly spin these things at 65-70 kmh on my way home. Low noise too. If you have a hard tail these tires absorb a lot of the bumps from the road. I would reccomend this tire to anyone that spends most of their time on concrete/asphalt or very hard pack.

It's excellent. I use this at a sk8 park with a motor some times doing over 70 km/h(45 m/h) I've done 96km/h (58.5 m/h) on these and they keep the grip well. I've only had to pump the tires up once a month due to such harsh conditions.

I grew up riding 20" freestyle bikes (still have my Eastern Bike) in the street, trails, ramps, you name it. Never really into MTB. Know that i am an old fogie and can't lift my 20" like i used to, i bought a cheapo MTB to commute with...get my juices flowin again. Imagine my delight when i found a tire fit for a freestyle bike to put on my 26". The difference between knobbies and these is unreal. I swear i feel like i'm back on my freestyle bike. They roll smooth, provide tons of cushion, and grip with confidence. I'm taking the Primo V-monsters off my freestyle and getting 20" hookworms! Buy'em!

Just the tire I have been searching for the last few years..My preference for a commute bike is a single speed mountain bike (Bianchi s.i.s.s.) This tire is sturdy, and a real pleasure to ride, especially after years of riding on knobby tires. Its smooth, slick and fast, great on pavement.

I used these tyres (26er) to convert my Scott Spark 60 to an urban tank as part of my rehab for a broken leg. They went easily onto my spare wheelset and voila im getting back to strength on the road. They roll SO WELL and are perfect for using my mtb as a road trainer until i can handle bumby trails again. Really love them. I hate the look of thin tyres on an mtb it just doesnt look right, so these were nice and fat and looked the part.

Great on asphalt not so hot off road but that should be obvious. The tires roll very fast and smooth like a luxury vehicle. They almost look like a motorcycle tire. You pay a weight penalty tho you can really feel the difference. These tires are totally worth it if you ride alot of asphalt, stairs , curbs etc. I'm sure all the added rubber will help protect your rims and they look great!

Put these tires on both my Bianchi single speed bicycles, about nine years ago. They are still with me and I have enjoyed every aspect of the tire. Great tire! I commute, and my bicycles are strictly for transportation.

I bought these after lugging 2.7 (soft durometer) maxxis minions all over the place. I ride to the spots im gonna hit, i dont drive there, so i need a big volume tire that i can still pedal across town on. My old downhill tires werent cutting it, they were great for drops and landings, but the other 90% of the time i was on my bike they were killing me. These new hookworms fit the bill. I couldnt believe how fast they were when i first put them on. My Bullit feels like a big BMX bike now! These are way wide too. Everybody is always like "DAG! those are wide!". I wish there were more options in this tire catagory. Seems like these and Kenda K-rads are the only hardcore street tires out there. HELLO TIRE MANUFACTURES-make some rad street tires. Take just about ANY bmx tire and make it 26" and 2.7 wide with a heavy duty casing and thats what im looking for. Think of a hookworm mixed with a Minion. Until then the hookworm is good.

very tough street tire with thick rubber on both tread and sidewall,excelent for commuting and cruizing on pavement.they will last foever and not give you any trouble at all.rubber is heavy and these tires have lots of it,the weight is very noticeable when accelerating braking and cornering.if you are looking for a performance tire for racing,stunts/tricks or skate park you may want to look at the intense mk2,that weigh less than half what these do and have better grip but the thin soft rubber of the mk2 also make them prone to punctures and sidewall damage and they dont last very long.the hookworms are super tough and will get you home every time for many years but you proberbly wont win any races on these but after you've destroyed your race tires these will still be there.

I'm running a set of these 20" hookworms on my daughter's burley encore. They are wider and more stable on gravel or loose material and with the higher pressure they roll much smoother on paved trails. Incredible tires, I highly recommend them!

This tire has got to be the nicest street tire ever made. It is smooth as silk and super fast. The thick sidewall really makes the difference. I can land sidways and not worry about anything. I think I have had about 1 or 2 flats in 6 months!

I put in at least 12 miles a day with my work commute and many more on the weekends. I've been doing the commute for over seven years and have tried a variety of different tires. The Hookworms stick to the road better than any other I've ever used over that time. Great in corners with the tread wrapping all the way up the sidewalls. They roll very smooth and fast and take the potholes, eight inch curbs and various other obstacles with a hitch. I ride in all conditions year around, deal with heavy traffic daily, and depend upon a reliable tire to keep me on track when things get hairy. Hookworms do the job!

PROS: Stick To The Road Well, Good in wet conditions, Fast Rolling, Great For Fast Cornering, Smooth ride

I have been a lifelong cyclist and currently ride a road and mountain bike regularly. The hardtail 29er has been seeing mainly commuter duty for the past several months and when the knobbies were finally finished I decided to upgrade. Are there more specific tires for commuting? Sure. But those skinny little tires look WRONG on a 29er! Are these heavy? Maybe but I honestly can't feel a big enough difference to complain about. Especially given the improved ride, faster roll, better momentum, great looks and puncture resistance. It was a GREAT choice for me!!

Loving these tires! Transformed my old hardtail to tackle the Phoenix jungle. I'm 6'8" 360#s. The 65 psi Max fits the bill for me. Have put just under 200 miles so far. Haven't even wore off the center nibs! Smooth riding absorbing small sidewalk cracks, manhole covers. Even have done 3 miles off-road. Did not air down even. Did excellent on the hardpack, loose over hard, and survived the sharp ROCKS without leaving a mark on the tire. The extra large size was a tight fit on my GT. Raised the bike a good 1.5" (27.5" overall height) affecting gear selection a bit. The thick tread wrapping around almost the the rim takes away our local goathead, broken glass, road debree worries. Bottom line is I can't imagine a better tire for how I use my bike. Did a set of skinny street tire for two weeks. Hated how they made the bike look. Always looked low on air when riding. Now my bike looks aggressive again. Very happy with the minimal rolling resistance. Will be putting Hookworms on the wifes bike soon.

When I hadmy stock tires on, I thought my bike was fast. But as soon as I put my hookworms on i flew. I do Dirtjumps, Trials, and Urban riding and these tires are awesome. Other tire companies should look up to maxxis with this type of tire because there are prettymuch 2 companies that make a good urban tire (Maxxis Kenda) HINT HINT Make some more!

Haven't hit the trails lately, so needed a fast rolling road tire. Had the WTB Slicks, didn't like b/c it didn't corner well at hi speed. Replaced w/ hookworm, big difference. Tire is very sturdy, fast rolling. I lean heavy on turns at high speeds, no problem tire grips very well on road. Tires also performed well on hard-pack. Like any road type tire, slippery in wet condition although this tire is not to bad. 2.5 width looks good on 29er.

My commuter/travel/training bike is a fully rigid 26er mtb. I bought these in 26x2.5 and after a few rides I'm stoked. They're huge and provide decent cushion on rough asphalt and gravel. Running them tubeless with orange seal they hold pressure well. I can't comment on the durability yet but they seem to have a pretty heavy casing so I'm feeling confident.

I bought this tire by accident whilst in the process of doing an rebuild of my girlfriend's father's early 90's Gray Fischer . As I was doing the rebuild,against my will as we know this bike will never be ridden, I ordered hastily. In doing so, I neglected to note the 2.5 width. Needless to say, this rubber was never going to work on this bike but they were so dope looking I decided I'd find another bike of mine to use them on. So something good will come out of this stupid rebuild afte rall!

Used them to do winter road and gravel riding on my fat bike. I use 50mm rims so it spreads the 2.5 width out closer to 3". It is not as heavy and comber some as 4+" tires, and no self steer. Love these tires!

Coolest tyre out there. I use them on a Scott 29 er. Came off the trails and the ride was to rough for pavement and compacted road shoulders with mountain bike tyres. So I bought a pair of Hookworms, the ride is smooth yet grippy on softer road shoulders. They get noticed too.

Replacement 16" tire for my B.O.B. trailer. This tire is made of a much higher quality than I would expect for something this small. After several hundred miles with at least 60 pounds of weight in the trailer, the tire is showing very little wear. I would definitely recommend this for a kid's bike over a cheaper tire which most likely isn't made as well and won't last as long.

I was apprehensive about buying these tires after reading some of the reviews. When I took them out of the full size box they arrived in...still not sure. After putting them on my stumpjumper...thought I might return them. They are a little on the heavy side I'll admit but if you're looking for a tire that will roll through broken glass, sharp metal trash, thorns, whatever you find the streets then these are what you need. 10 miles on a day to and from work and they show no signs of wear. Get an extra set of rims for your mountain tires and notice the difference when you get back on the trail. Great purchase and like always, Jenson got it here fast.

use this for light trail and it holds.Use it for long rides (cross country) and it excel..pass through grass, gravel and dirt without any trouble...Use it in tarmac, concrete and pavements and boy it's fast.

tough material, grip on smooth surface is awesome only one setback though... It's HEAVY!!! No I didn't regret buying this use this for training long distance race.

I bought a 29er with some pretty aggressive tires. I commute to work everyday and mostly ride on the street. These tires are amazing!! Perfect for paved surfaces. They are fast, large and look great. Makes my genesis 29er look like a $1500 bike. Highly recommend to anyone who rides on the street.

First off, these tires are extremely heavy. You will notice some added weight gain soon as they're mounted on. Other than that, I have no complaints about them .I use them for daily commuting, street use, and some light off road use. They're big and fat ,take the edge of the bumps, and provide a plush ride without a suspension fork. I have a little over a hundred miles on them and ride them through some sketchy places (glass, nails, splintered wood) but they have held up so far. I'm looking to get at least 5 years out of these tires.

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do these tires fit both front and back rims on a se big ripper? and which size tubes do these require?

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on Dec 13, 2016

BEST ANSWER:The SE Big Ripper is a 29er so you would need to get the 29x2.5" tires. We believe that the SE Big Ripper frame can accommodate a 2.5" tire, but you would want to measure to be certain. As for tubes, you would want a minimum of a 29x2.3" tube. While tubes can stretch, it is better to get tubes that are as close to your tire size as possible.Keep Pedaling!

BEST ANSWER:The SE Big Ripper is a 29er so you would need to get the 29x2.5" tires. We believe that the SE Big Ripper frame can accommodate a 2.5" tire, but you would want to measure to be certain. As for tubes, you would want a minimum of a 29x2.3" tube. While tubes can stretch, it is better to get tubes that are as close to your tire size as possible.Keep Pedaling!

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